Leader, CO
Unincorporated community in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Leader is a small unincorporated community in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It is 15.6 miles SW of Byers, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80103.
Leader at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Arapahoe County
- ZIP code
- 80103
- Nearest town
- Byers (15.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.8994, -104.0558
Weather in Leader now
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Leader weather by the hour
Leader weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leader.
This week in Leader
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leader
What is the weather usually like in Leader?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 16.3 inprecipitation per year · 414 mm
- 42.7 insnowfall per year · 108 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leader: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BYERS 5 ENE, CO US (USC00051179), adjusted for the elevation of Leader.
Leader weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leader through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Leader?
Leader has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 16.3 inches (414 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Leader is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Leader
The closest live webcam is Leader › East: Colorado Rifle Club, 2.7 miles W of Leader.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Leader.
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Questions about Leader
Where is Leader, CO?
Leader is an unincorporated community in Arapahoe County, Colorado, 15.6 miles SW of Byers.
What county is Leader in?
Leader is in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Leader, CO?
The ZIP code for Leader is 80103.
What is the nearest town to Leader?
Byers, 15.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leader?
Yes. The closest is Leader › East: Colorado Rifle Club, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leader?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Leader?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Leader?
About 16.3 inches (414 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Leader?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Leader?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leader have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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